2018 North Carolina State Senate Election
North Carolina · State
General Election
November 6, 2018
Contests
50
Candidates
115
Valid votes
3,708,212
Party results
| Party | Votes | Vote % | Seats | Seats % | Seat change vs 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 1,816,854 | 49.0% | 29 | 58.0% | −6 |
| Democratic | 1,856,838 | 50.1% | 21 | 42.0% | +6 |
| Libertarian | 33,219 | 0.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Constitution | 1,301 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Party | 2016 seats | 2018 seats | Change | 2016 Vote % | 2018 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 35 | 29 | −6 | 54.9% | 49.0% | −5.9 pp |
| Democratic | 15 | 21 | +6 | 43.3% | 50.1% | +6.8 pp |
Seat changes by party
50 → 50 seats
| Party | 2010 seats | 2018 seats | Change | 2010 Vote % | 2018 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 31 | 29 | −2 | 58.9% | 49.0% | −9.9 pp |
| Democratic | 19 | 21 | +2 | 40.6% | 50.1% | +9.4 pp |
Seat changes by party
50 → 50 seats
| Party | 2012 seats | 2018 seats | Change | 2012 Vote % | 2018 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 33 | 29 | −4 | 52.6% | 49.0% | −3.6 pp |
| Democratic | 17 | 21 | +4 | 47.0% | 50.1% | +3.0 pp |
Seat changes by party
50 → 50 seats
| Party | 2014 seats | 2018 seats | Change | 2014 Vote % | 2018 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 34 | 29 | −5 | 53.8% | 49.0% | −4.8 pp |
| Democratic | 16 | 21 | +5 | 45.3% | 50.1% | +4.8 pp |
Seat changes by party
50 → 50 seats
| Party | 2016 seats | 2018 seats | Change | 2016 Vote % | 2018 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 35 | 29 | −6 | 54.9% | 49.0% | −5.9 pp |
| Democratic | 15 | 21 | +6 | 43.3% | 50.1% | +6.8 pp |
Seat changes by party
50 → 50 seats
Historical trends
Republican Democratic
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic |
|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2010 | 31 | 19 |
| November 6, 2012 | 33 | 17 |
| November 4, 2014 | 34 | 16 |
| November 8, 2016 | 35 | 15 |
| November 6, 2018 | 29 | 21 |
Republican Democratic
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic |
|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2010 | 31 | 19 |
| November 6, 2012 | 33 | 17 |
| November 4, 2014 | 34 | 16 |
| November 8, 2016 | 35 | 15 |
| November 6, 2018 | 29 | 21 |
Republican Democratic
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic |
|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2010 | 58.9% | 40.6% |
| November 6, 2012 | 52.6% | 47.0% |
| November 4, 2014 | 53.8% | 45.3% |
| November 8, 2016 | 54.9% | 43.3% |
| November 6, 2018 | 49.0% | 50.1% |
Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections
District results
50 contests
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| District | Rep | Dem | Libertarian | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | ||
| 39,81553.2% | 53.2% | 35,01746.8% | 46.8% | —— | — | 74,832 | |
| 42,89861.8% | 61.8% | 24,64435.5% | 35.5% | 1,8942.7% | 2.7% | 69,436 | |
| 29,08246.1% | 46.1% | 33,94253.9% | 53.9% | —— | — | 63,024 | |
| 25,39140.2% | 40.2% | 36,47157.8% | 57.8% | 1,2642.0% | 2.0% | 63,126 | |
| 29,31744.7% | 44.7% | 36,32155.3% | 55.3% | —— | — | 65,638 | |
| 27,22865.1% | 65.1% | 14,61534.9% | 34.9% | —— | — | 41,843 | |
| 30,32953.9% | 53.9% | 25,94046.1% | 46.1% | —— | — | 56,269 | |
| 55,02458.5% | 58.5% | 36,19138.5% | 38.5% | 2,7642.9% | 2.9% | 93,979 | |
| 42,02648.3% | 48.3% | 42,25748.6% | 48.6% | 2,6713.1% | 3.1% | 86,954 | |
| 33,36662.5% | 62.5% | 20,05737.5% | 37.5% | —— | — | 53,423 | |
| 45,76856.5% | 56.5% | 35,25843.5% | 43.5% | —— | — | 81,026 | |
| 34,93160.0% | 60.0% | 23,29040.0% | 40.0% | —— | — | 58,221 | |
| 31,10662.5% | 62.5% | 18,66137.5% | 37.5% | —— | — | 49,767 | |
| 19,95125.9% | 25.9% | 55,03571.4% | 71.4% | 2,1382.8% | 2.8% | 77,124 | |
| 19,36523.3% | 23.3% | 60,80573.1% | 73.1% | 3,0053.6% | 3.6% | 83,175 | |
| 30,30831.2% | 31.2% | 63,33565.3% | 65.3% | 3,3823.5% | 3.5% | 97,025 | |
| 45,84146.4% | 46.4% | 50,04050.6% | 50.6% | 3,0163.0% | 3.0% | 98,897 | |
| 51,79449.9% | 49.9% | 49,15547.4% | 47.4% | 2,8552.8% | 2.8% | 103,804 | |
| 29,38249.6% | 49.6% | 29,81550.4% | 50.4% | —— | — | 59,197 | |
| 12,30913.9% | 13.9% | 74,20583.5% | 83.5% | 2,3312.6% | 2.6% | 88,845 | |
Parties with seats, or the top three by votes. Valid votes include all candidates.
| District | Elected | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
Bob SteinburgRep39,815 votes · 53.2%Runner-upD. Cole PhelpsDem35,017 votes · 46.8% | D. Cole PhelpsDem35,017 votes · 46.8% | 6.4percentage points | |
Norman SandersonRep42,898 votes · 61.8%Runner-upGinger GarnerDem24,644 votes · 35.5% | Ginger GarnerDem24,644 votes · 35.5% | 26.3percentage points | |
Erica D. SmithDem33,942 votes · 53.9%Runner-upC. (Chuck) Earley, Jr.Rep29,082 votes · 46.1% | C. (Chuck) Earley, Jr.Rep29,082 votes · 46.1% | 7.7percentage points | |
Milton F. (Toby) Fitch, Jr.Dem36,471 votes · 57.8%Runner-upRichard ScottRep25,391 votes · 40.2% | Richard ScottRep25,391 votes · 40.2% | 17.6percentage points | |
Don DavisDem36,321 votes · 55.3%Runner-upKimberly RobbRep29,317 votes · 44.7% | Kimberly RobbRep29,317 votes · 44.7% | 10.7percentage points | |
Harry BrownRep27,228 votes · 65.1%Runner-upJoseph (Joe) WebbDem14,615 votes · 34.9% | Joseph (Joe) WebbDem14,615 votes · 34.9% | 30.1percentage points | |
Louis Milford Pate, Jr.Rep30,329 votes · 53.9%Runner-upDavid B. BrantleyDem25,940 votes · 46.1% | David B. BrantleyDem25,940 votes · 46.1% | 7.8percentage points | |
Bill RabonRep55,024 votes · 58.6%Runner-upDavid W. Sink, Jr.Dem36,191 votes · 38.5% | David W. Sink, Jr.Dem36,191 votes · 38.5% | 20.0percentage points | |
Harper PetersonDem42,257 votes · 48.6%Runner-upMichael LeeRep42,026 votes · 48.3% | Michael LeeRep42,026 votes · 48.3% | 0.3percentage points | |
Brent JacksonRep33,366 votes · 62.5%Runner-upVernon R. MooreDem20,057 votes · 37.5% | Vernon R. MooreDem20,057 votes · 37.5% | 24.9percentage points | |
Rick HornerRep45,768 votes · 56.5%Runner-upAlbert R. PacerDem35,258 votes · 43.5% | Albert R. PacerDem35,258 votes · 43.5% | 13.0percentage points | |
Jim BurginRep34,931 votes · 60.0%Runner-upJean SivoliDem23,290 votes · 40.0% | Jean SivoliDem23,290 votes · 40.0% | 20.0percentage points | |
Danny Earl Britt, Jr.Rep31,106 votes · 62.5%Runner-upJohn CampbellDem18,661 votes · 37.5% | John CampbellDem18,661 votes · 37.5% | 25.0percentage points | |
Dan BlueDem55,035 votes · 71.4%Runner-upSandy AndrewsRep19,951 votes · 25.9% | Sandy AndrewsRep19,951 votes · 25.9% | 45.5percentage points | |
Jay J. ChaudhuriDem60,805 votes · 73.1%Runner-upAlan David MichaelRep19,365 votes · 23.3% | Alan David MichaelRep19,365 votes · 23.3% | 49.8percentage points | |
Wiley NickelDem63,335 votes · 65.3%Runner-upPaul SmithRep30,308 votes · 31.2% | Paul SmithRep30,308 votes · 31.2% | 34.0percentage points | |
Sam SearcyDem50,040 votes · 50.6%Runner-upTamara BarringerRep45,841 votes · 46.4% | Tamara BarringerRep45,841 votes · 46.4% | 4.3percentage points | |
John AlexanderRep51,794 votes · 49.9%Runner-upMack PaulDem49,155 votes · 47.4% | Mack PaulDem49,155 votes · 47.4% | 2.5percentage points | |
Kirk DeViereDem29,815 votes · 50.4%Runner-upWesley MeredithRep29,382 votes · 49.6% | Wesley MeredithRep29,382 votes · 49.6% | 0.7percentage points | |
Floyd B. McKissick, Jr.Dem74,205 votes · 83.5%Runner-upTom StarkRep12,309 votes · 13.9% | Tom StarkRep12,309 votes · 13.9% | 69.7percentage points |